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constructive financial legislation, believing the American finan- 
cial system should be as sound as the Bank of England. Mr. 
ALLERTON provided large benefactions for public schools, colleges 
and hospitals, and interested himself in the promotion of num- 
erous industries of a public nature. He ran for mayor of Chicago 
against CARTER H. Harrison, and carried the north division of 
the city and the better residential wards, but was beaten by politi- 
cal manipulations in the organized districts. He died February 
22, 1914, at his winter home in South Pasadena, Cal. 
Mr. ALLERTON’S advice to young men seeking a start in agri- 
culture was: “Hire out to some farmer by the year for $250 and 
board; save $200 of it and deposit it in a good bank until you 
can invest it safely. Keep on until you have saved $1,500 and 
then rent a farm. You will have a character and a credit and will 
have no trouble renting a farm. Then with good health nothing 
can prevent you from becoming a farm owner. Get married 
when you have enough to start in life.” 
